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Re: HDPE Question for Tom
By:Greg Morse
Date: 3/4/2003, 8:13 pm
In Response To: Re: HDPE Question for Tom (Chip Sandresky)

I just read an interesting tip in a woodworking magazine about the use of the composite decking material (i.e., Trex) instead of HDPE. Apparently, it is significantly cheaper and has many similar characteristics. Has anyone tried this in a boat building application? I seen it used for docks so it must be seaworthy.

Greg

: Tom, you've got to be one of the most interesting builders out there and I
: thank you for your contributions to the board. One question: where can I
: find out more about working with HDPE... cutting, bonding, etc. Does it
: melt when you try to cut it? What else could you say about HDPE
: properties/workability?

: Thanks,
: Chip
: http://www.ChipSandresky.com

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Yakima Foot Braces
Rick Sylvia -- 3/4/2003, 11:04 am
Re: Strip: Yakima Foot Braces *LINK* *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/4/2003, 12:38 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Chip Sandresky -- 3/4/2003, 2:13 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Greg Morse -- 3/4/2003, 8:13 pm
Re: HDPE Question --Not exactly an answer
Tony -- 3/5/2003, 6:48 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Jeff The Tall -- 3/4/2003, 4:22 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/4/2003, 3:10 pm
80k: while Shahwn, Rehd, and Bihl sleep...
Shawn Baker -- 3/21/2003, 1:30 pm
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Scott Ferguson -- 3/21/2003, 2:37 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 3/21/2003, 4:51 pm
Re: ... I missed it by 3!!
Chip Sandresky -- 3/21/2003, 4:26 pm
Re: Okay, who told you...
Scott Ferguson -- 3/21/2003, 5:07 pm
Re: 80k: while Shahwn, Rehd, and Bihl sleep...
Tom Yost -- 3/21/2003, 2:02 pm
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Bill Price -- 3/21/2003, 2:37 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 3/21/2003, 4:57 pm
Re: Shot Down in the Wee Hours!!
Rehd -- 3/21/2003, 8:25 pm
Re: 80k: while Shahwn, Rehd, and Bihl sleep...
Bill Price -- 3/21/2003, 8:03 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Don Lucas -- 3/4/2003, 8:50 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Chip Sandresky -- 3/4/2003, 5:34 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom *LINK*
Tom Yost -- 3/4/2003, 6:13 pm
Re: Strip: Yakima Foot Braces
Kent LeBoutillier -- 3/4/2003, 11:48 am
Re: Strip: moveable "bulkhead" footbrace
Brad Farr -- 3/5/2003, 11:27 am